How to Watch NFL Games on Christmas Day with Netflix Streaming – Arizona Sports
Tomorrow is a big day for Netflix, as they will be streaming NFL games for the first time ever. The “NFL Christmas Gameday on Netflix” kicks off with a two-hour pregame show at 9 a.m. MST, followed by Pittsburgh hosting Kansas City and Baltimore facing Houston.
Fans in over 190 countries with Netflix’s 282.3 million subscribers will have access to the games in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and German. Additionally, CBS affiliates in Kansas City, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Houston will also air the games, as per NFL policy.
The NFL is making this move to streaming for the money, as Netflix paid $150 million for the two games this season. This is part of the league’s broader shift into streaming, with Thursday night games on Amazon Prime Video and the “Sunday Ticket” package moving to YouTube TV.
Despite Christmas being on a Wednesday, the league wanted to capitalize on the ratings from last year, which averaged 28.68 million viewers. All four teams playing have already secured playoff spots in the AFC, with seeding still up for grabs.
Netflix is confident they have addressed their previous streaming issues, and they are prepared for the demand. While a surge in viewers is expected, it is unlikely to reach the levels seen during the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight. Nielsen will measure ratings for the Christmas Day games, with early numbers expected on Thursday afternoon.
Don’t miss out on celebrities like Mariah Carey and Beyoncé performing during the games. This will certainly be a unique way to enjoy Christmas Day with Netflix, and there are plans for more Christmas games in the next two seasons.
It’s not just football either—Netflix has secured rights for WWE and the FIFA Women’s World Cup in the coming years. So make sure to tune in and enjoy the NFL games on Netflix this Christmas Day!
